Job Description
Job Description
HIPPO VALLEY ESTATES LIMITED
PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGER MILLS (THZ)
Reporting To: Procurement Executive
Location: Hippo Valley Estates Limited
Grade: DL
Department: Procurement
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
* The purpose of this role is to develop, execute and ensure compliance with category strategies that secure the best possible value for Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe.
* This role will require frequent analysis of data and market insights, manage stakeholders including end users and suppliers, as well as working with Category Buyers to implement a process for sourcing products, materials and services from viable suppliers.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT & SOURCING:
* Own, develop, maintain and update category strategy and Category Procurement SOPs
* Review and analyse historical spend, technical requirements, market analysis, identified suppliers, sourcing strategies, key risks, savings opportunities and implementation timelines
* Execute sourcing events to award contracts
* Develop negotiation strategies, and negotiate with suppliers
* Regularly interface with end users through regular recurring meetings to address business requirements
* Anticipate and manage sourcing barriers and issues, manage spend and find savings.
* Identify opportunities for improvement
* Implement supply risk management strategy
PURCHASE TO PAY, SOURCING:
* Ensure all purchasing is done in compliance with the category strategy and associated DoA
* Oversees execution of central category strategy
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT:
* Work with Contract Manager to implement supplier contracts
* Set the supplier strategy (includes localisation)
* Identify supplier risks and apply mitigations together with Country Procurement
* Manage supplier relationships and act as key contact for centralised category suppliers
Qualifications and Experience
GOVERNANCE, COMPLIANCE & PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:
* Drive a culture of Governance and compliance across the Team of Buyers
* Submit weekly, monthly reports and annual audits to ensure compliance with the procurement function standards
* Create an integrated team,
* Lead, mentor and guide Buyers
* Adhere to and enforce Procurement strategy, policy and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
* Relevant bachelor’s degree in commerce/supply chain/procurement/logistics or equivalent
* Member of CIPS
* Minimum 5 years of procurement experience
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse data, prepare management reports, and deliver professional presentations.
* Strong influencing skills
* Advanced negotiating skills
* Legal contracting skills
* Self-starter and ability to work with minimal supervision
* Problem-solving capabilities
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO AND CLOSING DATE:
Kindly send your application with a CV and copies of certified certificates
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGNCV2Q
Before close of business on
25 September 2026
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.